The Grant Manager will oversee a team of grants professionals and manage a diverse portfolio of sub-agreements with a focus on donor compliance, reporting, and capacity building. This role requires collaboration with project and operations teams to maintain financial oversight and ensure compliance with donor requirements.
Number of Positions: 01
Location: Douala, Cameroon
Reports To: Director of Operations
Applications Due Date: September 29, 2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the sub-recipient process, including due diligence and agreement preparation.
- Identify capacity-building needs for sub-grantee staff and design training programs.
- Review and submit monthly financial reports from sub-grantees to HQ.
- Monitor grant periods and spending trends, coordinating with project teams for modifications.
- Develop a compliance review plan for sub-grantees and ensure implementation.
- Support proposal and budget preparation for new business development.
- Maintain documentation in the Contracts and Grants Information System for audits.
- Communicate regularly with Senior Management and HQ for compliance updates.
- Evaluate financial positions and risks of grantees/organizations.
- Assist leadership in grant recommendations and risk management strategies.
- Provide financial perspectives in grant-making and cultivate partnerships.
- Analyze data to improve resource allocation and decision-making.
- Structure grants to optimize cash disbursements considering operational risks.
- Participate in cross-foundation projects for operational excellence.
- Track and monitor audit/compliance findings and their implementation.
- Ensure timely administration of sub-grant closeouts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in a related field with at least 7 years of experience in grants management.
- Knowledge of U.S. Government grant regulations and complex program management.
- Experience in an international NGO is a plus.
- Strategic thinker with self-direction and motivation.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop training programs for diverse audiences.
- Willingness to travel up to 50%.
- Emotionally intelligent with conflict resolution skills.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters by September 29, 2024, at 6 PM. The Foundation reserves the right to close the position before the deadline if suitable candidates are identified. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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